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The Black Keys have released their 12th album, "Ohio Players," which is their most collaborative work to date. The album features appearances from Beck, Noel Gallagher, Dan "the Automator" Nakamura, and Greg Kurstin. The band aimed to recreate the feel of their "record hangs" parties, where they spin classic 45s, resulting in a collection of songs that flow together like a DJ set. "Ohio Players" combines elements of retro-rock, blues revivalism, and various genres from the mid- to late-Nineties, creating a cohesive and sharp album. [Extracted from the article]

Miranda Lambert's latest album, "Postcards From Texas," showcases her signature style of going her own way musically and lyrically. The album, recorded in her native Texas, features collaborations with fellow artists Brent Cobb, Natalie Hemby, and Jack Ingram. While some songs on the album are more lighthearted and humorous, others delve into more serious and reflective themes. Lambert concludes the album with a cover of David Allan Coe's "Living on the Run," paying homage to the Lone Star outlaw. Overall, "Postcards From Texas" is a return to Lambert's roots and a testament to her talent as a country icon. [Extracted from the article]

MJ Lenderman, an indie-rock singer-songwriter from Asheville, North Carolina, has gained popularity in recent years. His latest album, Manning Fireworks, showcases his country-influenced songwriting and heartfelt vocals. The album features emotionally raw and introspective lyrics, with recurring themes of hapless and emotionally stunted men. Lenderman's music draws inspiration from the tradition of great sad-sack poets in rock music, creating a unique and darkly captivating sound. [Extracted from the article]

Glass Animals, a UK band, gained popularity with their pandemic-era hit "Heat Waves." Their latest album, I Love You So F***ing Much, builds on the success of that song while exploring their ambivalence towards fame. The album features lead singer Dave Bayley's falsetto vocals and a mix of trap-infused beats and sad-bop melodies. However, the album fails to produce a similarly catchy song as "Heat Waves," resulting in tracks that feel meandering and emotionally ambiguous. The album concludes with the melancholic "Lost in the Ocean," reflecting on the challenges of newfound fame. [Extracted from the article]

By some accounts--including her own--we should all be done talking about Maya Arulpragasam. In 2007, promoting her sophomore album, Kala, the singer known as M.I.A. told an interviewer, 'I feel [...]

Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead have formed a side band called The Smile with jazz drummer Tom Skinner. Their second album, "Wall of Eyes," is a lavishly gorgeous LP that offers a more subdued and drifting sound compared to their previous release. The album features tracks that range from acoustic lullabies to ambient washes, with moments of intense emotional peaks. While not as highly anticipated as a new Radiohead album, "Wall of Eyes" showcases the unique talents of the band members and offers a different musical experience. [Extracted from the article]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] School's out. For. Wednesday. It's three o'clock on the kind of perfect spring day winter-hardened Chicagoans pray for as Jeff Tweedy's black minivan stops in front [...]

Mdou Moctar, a Tuareg guitarist and singer-songwriter from Niger, has been gaining recognition for his radical guitar innovation and his role as a spokesperson for his homeland. His band's latest album, Funeral for Justice, combines the earthy, ethereal guitar fire of Tuareg music with Moctar's impressive guitar skills. The album features anti-colonial and anti-corruption declarations, as well as calls for African solidarity. Funeral for Justice is a powerful and urgent album that showcases Moctar's talent and his commitment to revolution. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Rolling Stone presents a variety of gift ideas that can be enjoyed throughout the year. The suggestions include kitchen utensils, a high-tech turntable, stylish rice papers, a camera with different lens and filter effects, a sauce box with various flavors, a compact piano, T-shirts featuring cover stars, a card game for dating stories, an e-bike, a portable speaker made from recycled plastic, a professional-grade pizza oven, a vinyl subscription service, concert and festival packages from Live Nation, guided tours and day trips from Airbnb, and car-share rentals through Turo. These gift ideas cater to different interests and experiences, providing options for a diverse range of individuals. [Extracted from the article]

It was the night the coolest band ever officially became rock stars. Not because the drummer snorted his weight in Peruvian lady or because the guitarist named the first daughter [...]

Dayme Arocena, a renowned Latin-jazz vocalist from Cuba, has recently released a new album called "Alkemi." Produced by Eduardo Cabra of Calle 13, the album showcases Arocena's transition towards pop music while maintaining her powerful vocals. The album features a fusion of sounds, ranging from R&B to urbano, and includes collaborations with artists like Rafa Pabon. Arocena's ability to bring together different genres, cultures, and time periods is evident in this must-listen album. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses Jack Antonoff's project, Bleachers, and their latest self-titled album. Antonoff, known for his work with popular artists like Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey, explores his emo-Springsteen side in this album. The songs on the album showcase a blend of 80s-inspired pop and sentimental lyrics, with influences from Bruce Springsteen and other artists. The album's centerpiece, "Alma Mater," captures the essence of Antonoff's suburban upbringing and his success in the music industry. [Extracted from the article]

The article features several products for the holidays, including the unisex crossbody guitar bag from Amiri, the P17 earbuds from Bowers & Wilkins, and the Nintendo Switch OLED portable video-game system.

AFTER FORMING at Columbia University, the boat-shoe-wearing blog-loved indie-pop crew toned down the sunny globe-trotting guitars of their 2008 debut and stared down quarter-life crisis with a broodingly lovely album of reflections on morality, God, uncertainty, and romantic decay; fittingly, they debuted Modern Vampire's first single, "Unbelievers", dressed as skeletons on late-night TV just days after Hurricane Sandy shut down New York, and on songs like "Diane Young" and "Hannah Hunt", Ezra Koenig turns the search for faint glints of redemption in his own emotional wreckage into a drama of Dylan-esque grandeur. More impressive was the way she made her sonic wanderlust feel urgent, sculpting some of her most immediate songs, like the vulnerable, shimmering "Kiss It Better" and the Drake duet "Work", and how she capped off the album with a smoldering run of modern torch ballads. RECORDED in a secrecy that made the Manhattan Project look like a chill hang, Beyoncé's self- titled fifth album was the mother of all surprise releases when it hit in 2013 - an especially insane feat since Beyoncé came with a blockbuster visual album as well. My favorite album of the 2010s was: Beyoncé's 4, just because it has one of my favorite songs of all time, "Countdown.". [Extracted from the article]

Then Bieber hopped on the remix and the most popular mostlyin- Spanish song ever was born. IN THE EARLY 2010s, as R&B artists chased the hip-hop and EDM zeitgeist, this California upstart showed up out of nowhere sounding like a singer from another era; Miguel exuded the style and grace of a Motown romantic on his plush debut slow jam, a song that felt sweetly old-school right down to its anachronistic-sounding title. Considering the song's almost scientifically pop precision, it's no surprise its recording involved reworking the song "four or five" times to nail "that euphoric feeling of having a teenage love, all over again". WHERE WE HEARD IT Early in the decade, singers inexplicably started yelling "Wa-oh-wa-oh" in their songs - Katy Perry on "California Gurls", Kesha on "Tik Tok", Frank Ocean on "Ivy.". [Extracted from the article]

The article recommends various products ideal for the 2019 Holiday Season including the Formation Wedge portable speaker from Bowers & Wilkins, the Momentum 3 wireless headphones from Sennheiser, and the AirPods Pro wireless headphones from Apple Inc.

Dolly Parton, the beloved country music legend, has released her 49th album, "Rockstar," which marks her first venture into rock & roll. The album features a star-studded lineup of duet partners, including Paul McCartney, Elton John, Miley Cyrus, and Lizzo. Parton's warm and down-to-earth approach shines through in her vocal performances, particularly in collaborations with fellow musicians from the 1970s. While the album includes some original songs, they struggle to stand out amidst the classic-rock covers. Despite controversy surrounding a collaboration with Kid Rock, Parton's contribution to rock history is praised for its heart and class. [Extracted from the article]

ReviewsSINGER-SONGWRITER Katie Von Schleicher shows off her sense of humor and sense of history with the title of her great new album, A Little Touch of Schleicher in the Night — a reference to Harry Nilsson’s 1973 LP, A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the Night. Like Nilsson, the Brooklyn-based artist mixes easeful melodies, rich orchestrations, and winning irony. “Elixir” follows lyrics about apathy into a “la la la” refrain, and on “Overjoyed,” she makes awkward phrases like “I don’t want to be critical” go down soft-rock smooth. Even a little touch of Von Schleicher is enough to pick up your mood.PHOTO (COLOR) [Extracted from the article]

But what really ties the LP together is Woods' chill gravitas and bighearted musical ambition. "IT'S GOing to be a tiny garden", Chicago R&B artist Jamila Woods sings on her third album. The ballad "Thermostat" brings to mind the refined neo-soul of Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, while songs like "Still" and "Boomerang" are funky bedroom pop. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews several music releases, films, and concert tours happening in the summer of 2019 including the film "Hobbs and Shaw," the song "Wasteland" from Tierra Whack, and a concert by singer Maggie Rogers.

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, NATIVE Megan Moroney broke out earlier this year with the must-hear country hit "Tennessee Orange", a wonderful, expectations-subverting ballad about the pull of family, the thrill of star-crossed love, and the religion of college football. Megan Moroney's Sweet Sad Country Now, she's followed that success up with Lucky, one of the best country debuts of the past few years; on "Sleep on My Side", she dumps a guy because he doesn't listen to John Prine, among other deal-breaking flaws, and "Traitor Joe" delivers bad news to a male friend who's getting cheated on. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents a list of the 100 greatest songs since 2000, including "Crazy in Love" by Beyoncé and Jay-Z, "Paper Planes" by M.I.A., and "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes.

"Finesse" is a highlight of Pheelz's first U.S. major-label release, the EP Pheelz Good. NIGERIAN AFROBEATS artist Pheelz was at a low point last year, when he posted a bit of his song "Finesse" on TikTok. [Extracted from the article]

Styles took the title for Harry's House from a line on Joni Mitchell's 1975 album, The Hissing of Summer Lawns. Reviews Reviews Music HARRY THROWS A HOUSE PARTY Harry Styles delivers sleek, heartfelt pop pleasures on his great third album By JON DOLAN Harry Styles Harry's House SONY WHEN HARRY STYLES left the U.K. boy band One Direction he was eager to prove his musical ambition and historical knowledge. And indeed, Styles does mention "doing cocaine in my kitchen" on the crisp synth-pop shuffle "Daylight.". [Extracted from the article]

Primary co-producers Jack Antonoff and Glass Animals' Dave Bayley helped Welch hone her pop instincts without hemming in her far-ranging impulses. Reviews Music Florence + the Machine Dance Fever POLYDOR Rated 4 out of 5 stars WHEN FLORENCE + the Machine made their debut a little more than a decade ago, the U.K. music scene was awash in the retro-soul typified by Amy Winehouse and Adele. But her influences were at once more ancient and more modern, marrying a goth melodrama that went back to the Brontës with a New Romantic exoticism that evoked Kate Bush, tied together by a secret-sharing intensity that's always made Welch feel like an eternal wild child, a feminist warrior, and a sisterly confidante. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews various musical performances dating back to the year 1967, including a April 5, 1968 performance by the singer James Brown at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, a series of concerts from August 25th through August 30, 1970 by the singer Elton John at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, California, and a 1975 concert featuring the Patti Smith Group and Television at CBGB's in New York City.

BREAKING Liv.e's Interstellar R&B Odyssey "I'M FINALLY in a place to talk my shit", R&B innovator Liv.e recently told Rolling Stone. Liv.e uses her wide-open inner space to map out messy romantic states and multileveled internal crisis, luxuriating in a self-discovery that seems to be eternally unfolding, JON DOLAN PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE). [Extracted from the article]

BREAKING Seulgi Makes Her Bold Solo Move SEULGI has been an established artist for years as part of the Korean girl group Red Velvet. Getting a chance to show off your own voice isn't always easy in the regimented world of K-pop, but she proves she's more than up to the task on her debut solo EP, 28 Reasons - The 1st Mini Album. [Extracted from the article]

On her great debut album, Some of Us Are Brave, you can tell that she's seen and lives some real struggle, from the hip-hop-blues resilience of "So Long" to the operatic neo soul of "Fray." BREAKING BEFORE SHE WAS wowing festival crowds with her soulful vocal firepower, Danielle Ponder was a public defender who was inspired to pursue a career in law after he brother received a lengthy prison sentence due to a three-strikes law. [Extracted from the article]

This periodical's list of the 40 greatest punk albums of all time is presented which includes "Ramones" by Ramones, "Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols" by The Sex Pistols, and "Fun House" by The Stooges.

CELEBRITY DJ/SUPERPRODUCER/SCENESTER/fashion plate/society boy Mark Ronson will never be a beloved man of the people. But his hugely successful R&B mash-up with Amy Winehouse was undeniable, and on his third [...]

DAMON ALBARN CLAIMS the concept for the third Gorillaz album came to him while watching people and animals forage through a Malian garbage dump. Indeed, most every one of these [...]

IT'S A COLD, HARD world and a Ghostface Killah needs a Ghostface girl--the kind who'll wear a nurse costume when you get back from a long night at the studio, [...]

IT'S BEEN FIVE years since Eminem's last record, Encore, and on occasion, the world has felt somewhat empty without him. But that's nothing compared to the emptiness he feels. The [...]